Codename: Asero Explained

Genre:	Science fiction drama Action
Developer:	R.J. Nuevas
Director:	Mark A. Reyes Mike Tuviera
Starring:	Richard Gutierrez
Theme Music Composer:	Janno Gibbs Tats Faustino
End Theme:	"Asero" by Janno Gibbs
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	90
Executive Producer:	Angie C. Castrence Carol Celino-Reyes
Location:	Metro Manila, Philippines United Arab Emirates
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	19–50 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Codename: Asero is a 2008 Philippine television drama science fiction action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Mike Tuviera, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on July 14, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Joaquin Bordado. The series concluded on November 14, 2008 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Luna Mystika in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

See main article: List of characters in Codename: Asero.

Lead cast

Richard Gutierrez as Grecko Abesamis / Phoenix / Asero^[2]

Supporting cast

Heart Evangelista as Emily San Juan^[3]
Richard Gomez as Ibsen Abesamis / Zeus
Janno Gibbs as Geron Aguilar / Rock Star
Michael V. as Bodjie X
Paolo Contis as Dave Aviejo
Carmina Villarroel as Lady Q
Rhian Ramos as Claire Morales
Ehra Madrigal as Dayze Tagimoro
Caridad Sanchez as Bertita
Ramon Christopher as Apollo
Francine Prieto as Aureana
Bobby Andrews as Jupiter
Chynna Ortaleza as Fran Guevarra
Marky Cielo as Troy Motimor / Beat Box
Rainier Castillo as Ricky San Juan
Elvis Gutierrez as Vladimir
Joanne Quintas as Gelyn Abesamis
Bubbles Paraiso as Minnie
Chariz Solomon as Gigi
Rocky Gutierrez as Felix / Mercury
Shyr Valdez as Delia San Juan^[4]
Martin delos Santos as Tantam
Ysa Villar as Perchy
Jenny Miller as Greta
Sheree as Malta
Lovely Rivero as Myra
Ana Roces as Ellen
Sandy Talag as Sophie
Pen Medina as Tagimoro
Isay Alvarez as Minerva
Mike Gayoso as Aris
Jana Roxas as Mia
Anthony Labrusca as Junic
Mike Magat as Roboticman

Guest cast

Schai Sigrist as Pigtails
Karen delos Reyes as Cleo

Production

Principal photography commenced on May 11, 2008.^[5] Filming concluded in November 2008.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Codename: Asero earned a 40.1% rating.^[7] The final episode scored a 32.5% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Codename: Asero*! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
2009	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Codename: Asero		^[9]

Notes and References

Web site: Codename: Asero (Stream Together) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
Web site: Codename: Asero hits primetime TV . July 13, 2008 . . April 14, 2024.
Web site: Heart from Codename: Asero to Luna Mystika . GMA Network . https://web.archive.org/web/20081027090531/http://www.igma.tv/story/5090/Keeping-Up-with-Heart . October 27, 2008.
Web site: Shyr Valdez returns to television after three-year hiatus; talks about her "bugbugan" scene with Bea Binene . Llanes, Rommel R. . August 13, 2011 . PEP . November 25, 2024.
Web site: Heart Evangelista reveals third-party issue in her breakup with Jericho Rosales . Almo, Nerisa . May 12, 2008 . PEP . November 25, 2024.
Web site: Iza Calzado gustong makapareha si Goma . Miralles, Nitz . November 4, 2008 . . November 25, 2024.
Web site: TV Ratings (July 14): Codename: Asero and Iisa Pa Lamang open with a bang! . Santiago, Erwin . July 15, 2008 . PEP . September 2, 2024.
Web site: TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): Luna Mystika weaves magic on its pilot episode . Santiago, Erwin . November 18, 2008 . PEP . September 2, 2024.
Web site: 23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Reyes, William R. . October 26, 2009 . PEP . May 2, 2020.